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Simon Moore

Simon Moore is one of the UK’s most consistently published freelance journalists on freelancing,

self-employment and contractor issues, such as IR35, the Loan Charge and late payment.

Trained in News & Features writing by NCTJ-approved journalism tutors, Simon worked in the newsrooms of local, consumer and national press titles, before setting up his own editorial services company, Moore News Ltd.

The company’s clients include a FTSE-listed recruiter, a division of one of the ‘Big 4’ accountancy firms and the UK’s largest small business forum. Simon’s articles have been linked to by The Daily Telegraph and the biggest newspaper website in the world, MailOnline.

March saw clients raise starting rates to draw you into the computer security fold.

Steria tops the table of big government contractors paying women less than men.

What hurt take-home pay is now uniting lobbyists, but they want reform, not repeal.

Contractor relinquishes his public role against IR35, citing a lack of commitment.

First ever prosecution for false company info costs a prankster PSC £12,000.

If you’re not directly affected, chances are one of your contractor colleagues is.

Revealed: the tell-tale signs that you’re in an arrangement open to HMRC challenge.

4th April, 2018 | EBT

Qdos believes that if IR35 befuddles the taxman, it must be beyond firms too.

Taxman hints he’s using his experience in the public sector to change IR35 in the private sector.

An overview of the latest IR35 Forum’s other big talking points.

New tax offences like a fresh disguised remuneration requirement, to hit from April.

DPOs have never had it so good – or as competitive, due to the overhaul in May.

Status expert cites the main factors that went against, but ultimately for, Mark Daniels.

28th March, 2018 | IR35 Further Reading

Firms will ask how they’re meant to decide IR35, when not even HMRC can get it right.

Three status factors and a bungling HMRC can’t keep a courageous PSC down.

Knowing what to leave off your CV is as important as knowing what to put on.

27th March, 2018 | CV Guides

‘PSCs being misclassified will inspire another select committee in two years’ time.’

A squeeze on the Budget looms, as it’s set to coincide with costing our exit from the EU.

Even the iPhone creator was once unreachable -- at a time when he was job-hunting.

‘Head in the sand’ approach won’t stop your bottom line from being eroded.

22nd March, 2018 | Public Sector Contracting